training

Why use our program?

Safety is paramount in the concrete industry. At Stress-Tec (UK) Ltd, we utilise our extensive experience to help Prestressing companies fulfil their duties by offering bespoke Prestressing Safety Awareness courses. Over several years, we’ve developed this program in conjunction with Proskills Global and MPA Precast. We deliver the training on their behalf, adhering to their stringent guidelines, as laid out in the 

Code of Practice for Safe Stressing (COP) and Proskills maintain a national register of trained operatives and issue the certification and ID cards.

 

On-Site Training
Our on-site training is tailored to the specific equipment, facilities and stressing procedures of each site. This ensures operatives can handle equipment safely, minimizing risks and preventing accidents. Stress-Tec (UK) Ltd is a recognized trainer partnered with Proskills Global. Visit Proskill Global's website for more information.

 

Certification of Training Achievement (CTA)
Personnel involved in the Prestressing of Precast Concrete who demonstrate the required skills, knowledge, and competence will be issued a Certificate of Training Achievement (CTA), recorded on a national register. Employers, the Health & Safety Executive, and other bodies can validate an individual's CTA achievements, ensuring a safer working environment.

 

Benefits of Our Course
The scheme helps employers meet their responsibilities regarding instruction and training, resulting in a safer work environment. Our courses cover modules PS1 to PS4 and more detailed information is available below by clicking on the relevant section.

 

Basic Awareness H&S  

To provide a general awareness of safety issues relating to working in a prestressing environment  

Stressing Tendons

To provide participants with skills and knowledge to perform their job roles safely and competently

Bed Operatives Proceedures

Core of the Training and suitable for Casting, Specials and Unit Handling

Stressing Operative Procedures

To be completed in conjunction with PS2b for all operatives involved in stressing activities

Maintenance of Stressing Equipment

Aimed at Maintenance Engineers, Foremen and Fitters and any personnel carrying out maintenance operations

Management of Site Safety

To ensure Managers, Supervisors and H&S representatives are adequately trained.
NB Can also run as a separate day course